I have just returned from a short trip to West Baden, USA where I was involved in the World Championships for free flight indoor duration model aircraft. A unique experience on two counts. Firstly, the venue was the atrium of … Read More
Steve Nelson (Australian Team Manager) Reporting on the F1D World Championships from West Baden Springs Hotel, Indiana. Eventual winner was Brett Sanborn (US). He had a 27min flight on Wednesday and was the one to beat. But just when a … Read More
Steve Nelson (Australian Team Manager) Reporting on the F1D World Championships from West Baden Springs Hotel, Indiana. Interesting conditions today. Snow outside. Severe updrafts and downdrafts inside. Some of the best models were just under the ceiling 30 meters up … Read More
Some good flying days were available in the last month and I was able to accumulate the remaining hours to complete the 40 hour test program on my Onex which went very well. I have now gathered all the paperwork … Read More
The Adelaide Aero Club invites you along to a rare and informative evening on Friday 16th March where Angel Flight CEO and founding member, Marjorie Pagani, will be visiting Adelaide to create awareness of Angel Flight to the general community … Read More
Join us to commemorate the life of Roger Duance at 17:00 on Thursday 22 February at the South Australian Aviation Museum. Click here for Calendar entry.
I trust you have all had an enjoyable holiday season which included some fun activities like BBQs and flying. I have been busy accumulating hours on my Onex to lift the test flying restrictions. I am now up to 32 … Read More
The Club Christmas dinner is behind us for another year as we move into the festive season. Some 55 people were at the dinner, held at the Public Schools Club dining room. I believe everyone had a good time with … Read More
100 years ago, on Thursday 23rd November, the first air mail deliver occurred to to Gawler. To mark the occasion, John Couper-Smartt, with others, have organised a day to celebrate this occasion, with a mail deliver occurring to the Adelaide … Read More
The nicer weather has meant I am able to do more test flying on my Onex. The test program is progressing well with over 12 hours achieved since the maiden flight in early September. The usual adjustments on the carburettor … Read More
